Chilo Rachal and Roy Schuening are definite candidates for the 2nd round at the guard position.

Round 3 and on I am keeping an eye on John Greco of Toledo who is a RT that may be better suited to the Guard in the pro's. I agree that Mike McGlynn is a good candidate for the steelers. Also value might be found in Kirk Barton of Ohio State.

Keep analysing:thumbsup:

El-Gonzo Jackson

04-23-2008 12:19 AM

Re: What about OL outside of Round 1?

Again, I could be entirely wrong on draft day, but Simmons, Kemo, Colon, Mahan, Stevenson, Hartwig all can play guard.....I see a Tackle being picked and in that case Anthony Collins or Carl Nicks come into play in round 2 or 3. Maybe Zuttah also, but I think he is being projected as a guard.

I think Barton is more of a guy with experience and little upside that will end up being a backup OT at best.

MasterOfPuppets

04-23-2008 12:30 AM

Re: What about OL outside of Round 1?

Quote:

Originally Posted by El-Gonzo Jackson
(Post 388614)

Again, I could be entirely wrong on draft day, but Simmons, Kemo, Colon, Mahan, Stevenson, Hartwig all can play guard.....I see a Tackle being picked and in that case Anthony Collins or Carl Nicks come into play in round 2 or 3. Maybe Zuttah also, but I think he is being projected as a guard.

I think Barton is more of a guy with experience and little upside that will end up being a backup OT at best.

i'd be willing to bet collins and nicks will be gone by the 38th pick. the rams, falcons, and ravens, should be looking for tackles in the 2nd.

Chilo Rachal and Roy Schuening are definite candidates for the 2nd round at the guard position.

Round 3 and on I am keeping an eye on John Greco of Toledo who is a RT that may be better suited to the Guard in the pro's. I agree that Mike McGlynn is a good candidate for the steelers. Also value might be found in Kirk Barton of Ohio State.

Keep analysing:thumbsup:

Great picks Aussie!!!!

lilyoder6

04-23-2008 09:53 AM

Re: What about OL outside of Round 1?

jordan grimes from purdue is a good player.. he might be there at the 3rd rd.. and thats when we should get him

now w/ the cheifs having the vikings number 1 pick that could mess up our number 23 pick as well since w/ number % they'll replace allen.. and if albert is there they'll take him.. :(

El-Gonzo Jackson

04-23-2008 10:01 AM

Re: What about OL outside of Round 1?

Quote:

Originally Posted by MasterOfPuppets
(Post 388615)

i'd be willing to bet collins and nicks will be gone by the 38th pick. the rams, falcons, and ravens, should be looking for tackles in the 2nd.

Collins yes, but Nicks is kind of raw with only 1 year as a starter and size/feet that remind some of Flozell Adams.....I think he will be there by 38 still.

Also, if the Steelers trade down to the top of the 2nd, they can get Collins and pick up an extra draft pick.

This year is really a glass half empty situation. There are so many OT's that have a first round grade, yet the pessimists think "all the good ones will be gone by #23". Compare that to last year and most thought there was just Thomas and Staley worth picking.

With this depth, it makes no sense to pass on a good OT in the draft.

SteelFist

04-23-2008 04:45 PM

Re: What about OL outside of Round 1?

Quote:

Originally Posted by millwalldavey
(Post 388583)

It's obvious we need to add 2 - 3 new players on the OLine this draft. We're all salivating over Albert or Cherilus or god knows who else with that first pick.

What about some solid ones down the line in 2-7? Melikes:

Mike McGlynn - Pitt OG
6-5 309. (Proj. 3rd)

Any other ideas?

NO WAY is it obvious that we need to add 2-3 O-Linemen in the draft this year :coffee:. That is how many fans feel. But it doesn't mean thats what will happen. Personally, I don't think we need to draft one on the 1st day unless Otah falls to us at 23, or Cherilus or Nicks falls to us at 53.

Having said that, I really like Geoff Schwartz (Oregon) and Brandon Keith (Northern Iowa) in the 3rd or 4th. They are both big and strong maulers that can open up lanes in the running game.